Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm, Managing Partner Hannah F. Little and Founding Partner Emeritus Steven H. Garfinkel are named in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, widely regarded as one of the legal industry’s leading ranking publications.
The Firm again received a top-level Band 1 designation in the publication’s Immigration in North Carolina rankings, while Little also earned individual Band 1 recognition. Garfinkel was honored with the distinguished “Senior Statesperson” designation.
The 2026 rankings mark the sixth consecutive year the Firm, Little and Garfinkel have been recognized by Chambers USA.
Chambers rankings are based on extensive independent research, including interviews with clients, in-house counsel and industry peers evaluating legal knowledge, client service, responsiveness, commercial awareness and professional conduct.
“We are honored by this recognition because it reflects the trust our clients place in us every day,” Little said. “In a dynamic and unpredictable landscape, our team remains focused on navigating complex immigration challenges with practical, strategic guidance tailored to our clients’ long-term goals. We are deeply grateful to our clients, colleagues, and community for their continued trust and partnership, and we are proud that Chambers USA has once again recognized our team’s commitment to excellence and thought leadership.”
Garfinkel, who founded the Firm in 1997, and Little were also recently named to the Business North Carolina 2026 Legal Elite list and recognized by Best Lawyers®.
Little is certified as a Specialist in Immigration Law by the North Carolina State Bar, the highest level of specialization attainable in North Carolina. She was also named a 2026 Charlotte Business Journal Women in Business Award recipient.
Little advises employers and employees across a broad range of industries on workforce planning, immigration compliance, talent retention and long-term immigration strategy. She regularly works with organizations managing high-volume sponsorship programs, evolving workforce needs and complex regulatory requirements, helping employers translate immigration challenges into practical guidance tailored to each client.
About Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm
With 10 attorneys — five of whom are certified as Specialists in Immigration Law by the North Carolina State Bar — and more than 35 experienced paralegals and administrative personnel, Garfinkel Immigration is one of the largest law firms in the Southeast United States dedicated exclusively to the practice of immigration law.
In its 29th year, Garfinkel Immigration represents individuals and Fortune 100 companies and businesses of all sizes in the U.S and across the world. The Firm represents a wide variety of industries with deep expertise in its Healthcare, Education and Religious Worker Specialty Practice Groups .
Garfinkel Immigration, a WBENC certified, majority women-owned business, builds strong relationships with its clients based on trust and performance, leveraging creative approaches and industry-leading expertise to provide insight and legal advice. The Firm is known for its responsiveness and emphasis on excellence, as well as its deep commitment to corporate social responsibility.